Learning to Cycle: Is Velocity a Control Parameter for Children's Cycle Patterns on the Balance Bike?

• Main Authors: Cristiana Mercê (Author), Rita Cordovil (Author), David Catela (Author), Flávia Galdino (Author), Mafalda Bernardino (Author), Mirjam Altenburg (Author), Gonçalo António (Author), Nancy Brígida (Author), Marco Branco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The balance bike (BB) has been pointed out as being the most efficient learning bicycle due to its inherent stimulation of balance. However, the process of acquiring the control of balance on the BB has not been explored. This study aimed to: (i) categorize the cycle patterns of children on the BB,...